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AP RI L 2, 201 7 BY KARI NA 38 COMME NTS

H EY GOOD FOOD LOVERS! IT’S NICE

TO SEE YOU!

Welcome! My name is
Karina and this is my
internet kitchen hang-
out. A self-confessed
balanced foodie sharing some
Most recipe sites will swear that their Chimichurri is the best, most authentic chimichurri, and use
waistline friendly recipes that are full of
words like ‘genuine,’ ‘real deal,’ or whatever words they can use to move up in Google search results.
flavour. Life is too short for bland and
The truth is, there are so many variations in the world of Chimichurri, that it’s now difficult to say which
boring. …
is the closest to the most authentic recipe there is.

Wait. What is Chimichurri you may be asking? Chimichurri is a loose oil-based condiment used to READ MORE

accompany barbecued meats or churrasco.

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How can I be so sure that THIS chimichurri is an authentic recipe? Simple. I asked my dad who is
Uruguayan born and raised for the first 40 something years of his life, and one of the best cooks I know.
He is sharing HIS recipe for chimichurri that he grew up with — and that I grew up with — for you. A
version from way back in his time of 1935… and you can’t get any more authentic than that!

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My dad, who has recently been diagnosed with late stage cancers, was sitting with me here at home
last week, sharing chimichurri stories from his teen-hood and early twenties: his memories of
barbecuing churrascos on HUGE old cast iron plates over open fire, and finishing the afternoon off with
a street gamer of soccer. No internet. No phones. A time of pure happiness, while struggling with third
world poverty. A time he now cherishes.

It was one of the best moments we’ve had together, and we’ve shared so many through the years, but
this one was extra special with his recent diagnosis and the uncertainty of where we’re all headed.

So, I ran into the kitchen to start making his version and fired up my cast iron pan, while he watched
over me, telling me HOW to chop and how much to use of each ingredient, and his advice of starting
with a little of the strongest ingredients (like garlic, salt, and chili), then slowly adding more until
reaching your desired taste. You can’t fix what there’s too much of. There’s no hiding with chimichurri.
Start small and add gradually.

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Now, every time I see a chimichurri recipe on the internet, I cringe a little. Not because they’re loaded
with ‘wrong ingredients’, but because they’re processed to an all out puree in blenders and food
processors. What is supposed to be a loose, oil based condiment becomes a herbed mash, which is
more like eating baby food with your churrasco, rather than a beautiful silky condiment that drips over
your steak or chicken or fish.

No, no no bueno.

Now, I’m NOT saying that this is the ONLY way to make a chimichuuri and don’t believe any one else’s
recipes, EVER. I’m not THAT type of blogger. But, what I AM saying is, if you’re looking for an old-school
style chimichurri recipe with beautiful flavours, then this recipe is for you.

Food processors….be gone.

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Finely chop your parsley before you start. I usually get a large handful, wash and finely chop,
then measure. (My father doesn’t measure, he eye-balls, but you get the idea.) If you don’t have
enough, grab a bit more, and chop again until you have the right amount.
If you like the strong flavour of garlic, use 4 cloves, If you like milder garlic, start with 2 cloves; mix it
all in and allow to sit for a few minutes. Then, taste test. If you’d like more, add more.
Chimichurri can be adjusted to your taste. Add more salt, more pepper, less or more chili. It’s up to
you. This is my father’s version and one we love. We hope you love it too!
Fresh red chili is optional. We use a whole large chili, but you can use half, or none at all. You an also
substitute it with 1-2 teaspoons of dried red chili flakes.
Red wine vinegar is the best vinegar for chimichurri. Use lemon juice as a substitution. We don’t
recommend balsamic or white vinegar.

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Authentic Chimichurri from Uruguay & Argentina is the best accompaniment

to any barbecued or grilled meats! Also used to serve as a dressing on
salads!
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Argentinian Print
Calories: 1024 kcal
Author: Karina - Cafe Delites

Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
3-4 cloves garlic , finely chopped or minced
2 small red chilies , or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili)
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 level teaspoon coarse salt
pepper , to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavours into the oil before

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Nutrition Facts
Authentic Chimichurri (Uruguay &
Argentina)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1024 Calories from Fat 972
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 108g 166%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 492mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 67.7%
Vitamin C 208.5%
Calcium 9.4%
Iron 21.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie
diet.

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James Rosenthall says

May 4, 2018 at

I’m making Cauliflower Steaks at the weekend and i will be using your recipe to garnish, yum yum , i agree hand cut is best,
thanks to your Father for sharing this recipe, bless him. xx
James ,Brisbane, Australia

Mark says

April 15, 2018 at

This turned out great. I simply left out the red chili as my wife doesn’t like any kind of spice, really, and it turned out beyond
perfect for her.

Karina says

April 6, 2018 at

Fresh red chili is optional. We use a whole large chili, but you can use half, or none at all. You an also substitute it with 1-2
teaspoons of dried red chili flakes.

Nat says

April 6, 2018 at

Hi karina! I have one question, what kind of red chili do you use? Serrano? Or Morron? Or what kind?
Greetings from Mexico!

Jasmine says

April 2, 2018 at

Thank you so much for this recipe! I’m making this for my family for Easter and I am sure it will be a hit!!! I had chimichurri
before and love it so much that I wanted to make it on my own. Definitely will be topping this on a tri tip and tuna steaks for
sure! Thank you so much Karina!!!

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March 3, 2018 at

Wow!! 1024 calories!! What is the actual serving size of the chimichurri?? Thank you.

Shannon says

January 17, 2018 at

Can you use cilantro in place of parsley? Thank you!

Karina says

January 6, 2018 at

You’re very welcome Veruscka! I hope you love this recipe! It’s one very close to my heart

Veruscka says

January 6, 2018 at

Hi Karina,

I have not had the pleasure of visiting Argentina yet… I have been searching for an “authentic” chimichurri recipe for a very
long time and at last, I came across your website! Usually I scroll down straight to the recipe…sometimes people write a lot
of utter rubbish before getting to the recipes… for some odd reason, I felt compelled to read yours, admittedly after I first
scrolled down to the recipe of course!
Thank you for posting it! I have made the chimichurri and it has been in the fridge since last night. This afternoon I shall be
making the churrasco and using this divine concoction to our carne! Cannot wait for my tastebuds to have this blissful
explosion of delightful food!

Karina says

November 17, 2017 at

Hey Lee! It’s for the whole batch, as serving size depends on how much you like!

Lee Botte says

October 30, 2017 at

Hi there Karina, LOVE the recipe but just wanting to confirm your carb and calorie count – is this for the whole batch of
Chimmichurri?? or an individual serve?? Thanks so much

Karina says

October 25, 2017 at

Thank you for that!

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Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe (we loved it!)with beautiful family background. Nowadays less and less people
appreciate and preserve their family and cultural heritage and recipies, while these the recipies I personally value the most.

Dawn says

September 22, 2017 at

Can this be frozen?

Karen says

August 15, 2017 at

Tried this the other week for the first time and we’ve made it 4 or 5 times since then! Steak, chicken, salads you name it this
sauce is DELISH on everything. Tastes so authentic and like something you’d get in a restaurant. It will be a forever recipe in
our house from now on. Thanks for sharing!

ann says

August 5, 2017 at

Loveall your recipes! But I can’t believe the calorie count on this one. I think that equates þo the whole amount not to a
single portion?…delicious food on your site. Thank you.

Amy says

August 4, 2017 at

Hi! How long is this recipe good for?

Chimichurri Fan says

July 31, 2017 at

I will be making this today – ever since going to Argentina I’ve been craving authentic chimichurri and this looks like what I
had there! You mentioned that it is over 1000 calories per serving – I hope this is referring to the whole recipe…?!

bobi pixley says

July 28, 2017 at

I made this yesterday. I followed the recipe, including the use of course salt. I thought it would be too salty. So I only used 2
teaspoons instead of 1 Tablespoon (3 teaspoons). I know it’s used to add flavor to meats but I think there might be a typo in
this amount of salt. Could you have meant to say 1 teaspoon of course salt?

I remade the sauce using only 1 teapoon of salt and I reduced the oil (my preference) by 2 Tablespoons (6 Tablespoons
instead of 8). I really like it! I used a couple of Thai Bird chiles for the heat!

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July 17, 2017 at

This is exactly the recipe I am looking for! Thank you so much! I am also probably the only person in America that does not
own a food chopper or food processor – I was taught the old school way – chop by hand. Going out and picking my parsley
right now and going to whip a batch for dinner this vening to go with grolled chicken. All the best to you and your family!
Thanks for sharing, much appreciated!

Azirkah says

June 14, 2017 at

Hi Karina… If you didn’t have red wine vinegar or lemon juice on hand, would apple cider vinegar do in a pinch?

Sandra says

June 9, 2017 at

Can I say that this looks amazing. I love chimichurri and agree that most recipes ask to use the food processor. Although I’m
fairly young, I’m old school. I chopped my ingredients. Thank you for sharing.

Mariela says

June 7, 2017 at

Thank you for finally posting a Chimichurri recipe that makes sense. Americans insist on putting cilantro as the base and Im
not sure why!

Karina says

May 25, 2017 at

You’re welcome Evelyn! Thank you for your feedback!

Evelyn says

May 23, 2017 at

Made this tonight and loved it. Love the story behind it, love the authenticity of the recipe and the chimichurri was delicious!
Thank you!

Tia says

May 16, 2017 at

I want to try your family Chimichurri recipe. How should it be stored and for how long?

My prayers go out to you and your family.

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May 2, 2017 at

We mainly use the leaves, but it’s okay to include some stems if they sneak their way in!

Maurita says

May 2, 2017 at

the chopped parsley is that leaves only or stems included

It looks yummy can’t wait to try it

Karina says

May 2, 2017 at

Hi Liz! We use Red Cayenne Chillis

Liz says

May 2, 2017 at

What kind of red peppers?

Evan says

April 30, 2017 at

Very good recipe, I love the chimichury souce on the chicken thighs. I added slice hard boiled eggs because I had a lot of
them. The red pepper makes the chimichury!!! Thanks for posting. How do I post a picture?

Margie says

April 27, 2017 at

When you chop the parsley do you use stems and leaves or just the leaves?

McKenzi says

April 25, 2017 at

I have an Argentinean chimichurri recipe that I love and I actually prefer it in the food processor and it’s still chunky when I
make it. Very similar to yours and we are obsessed with it. I’m going to give your measurements a try in the next batch I
make. It really looks beautiful! I recently used it on chicken , in fried rice, on pizza with chorizo, on our Easter steaks, roasted
with chicken and veggies. It’s so versatile and wonderful! I’m making your Arroz Con Pollo tonight and I can’t wait! So sorry to
hear about your father! Prayers your way!

Jim says

April 12, 2017 at

I tried your spinach artichoke stuffed chicken for a large crowd, made enough for eight or ten people. It came out pretty well

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Trisha Yuen says

April 9, 2017 at

Can’t wait to try your family Chimichurri

Sorry to hear about your father’s cancer
Spend as much time with him as you can & let him know how much you love him

Ken Plank says

April 9, 2017 at

Will Pray for your dad! This is the recipe I have been looking for. Thank Him for it! Bye the way what kind if chilies are you
using?

Cyndi Monroe says

April 3, 2017 at

Thank you for the great recipes – and for your special sharing of your time with your dad! I’m so sorry to hear about his
condition and wishing you all good wishes and safe keeping! Cherish those talks so there’s no regrets. You can then look back
and know you had the special times together, his sharing and love of you too!

Catherine Lee says

April 3, 2017 at

Yummy! And thank you, thank you on the no food processor! I don’t even own one or have anything more than 12v, and all
the chimmichurri recipes I’ve come across call for them. Doing this tomorrow at the campgrounds on the grill on the back of
my RV…yes!

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